Review the Dissertation Prospectus Guide and pay particular attention to Quality Indicator 4: Is the problem framed to enable the researcher to either
build on or counter the previously published findings on the topic? Also, revisit the Dissertation Minimum Standards Rubric available at the “Office of
Student Research Administration: Ph.D. Dissertation Program” webpage, provided in this week’s Learning Resources. With this information in mind,
as well as any additional research that will help inform your selection, determine the theoretical and/or conceptual framework that you intend to use.
You are advised to give serious thought to this task. This theory or framework will be the lens through which you view the entire research project.
Topic; Alcohol Abuse
Instructions
Write a brief description of your dissertation topic. Explain at least one theory or conceptual framework and its relationship to your topic, including why
you believe it would be the most appropriate framework to use. Support your response with citations from the research literature.
Sample Solution